Stung by Apple's recent iPad price hike? This budget Samsung tablet costs less than half the price of the entry-level iPad
Apple's recent iPad price hike has made its tablets less affordable for everyday use. The entry-level iPad now costs AU$749, a 25% increase from its previous price. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ is available for AU$359, offering a more affordable alternative with capable performance.
- ▪The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ is available for AU$359, which is less than half the price of the entry-level iPad.
- ▪The tablet features a 11-inch 90Hz TFT LCD screen, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and expandable storage via microSD.
- ▪The Galaxy Tab A11+ is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and supports Samsung's DeX desktop mode.
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Tablets Stung by Apple's recent iPad price hike? This budget Samsung tablet costs less than half the price of the entry-level iPad Deals By Nico Arboleda Published 29 July 2026 Grab the 256GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ for just AU$359 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The iPad might be the more popular choice when it comes to choosing the best tablet for personal use but, with the recent price hike across its product portfolio globally, Apple's slates are just that little bit harder to justify for…
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